Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- The Horn of Ulf
- Bronze weights
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Water Lanes
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The County Court House
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Industrial Upheaval
- Gold Arm Ring
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Shambles
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- First World War Memorial
- St Crux's Church
- Barley Hall